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Raina DeFonza

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Raina DeFonza is a researcher and writer for Climate Central. She began her career in environmental conservation as a naturalist at a county park in New Jersey. Raina has worked in communications, outreach, and education for wildlife and forestry organizations in New Jersey and Virginia. She has a bachelor’s degree from Stockton University and a Master of Natural Resources degree from Virginia Tech.